[a]Like the apple tree among the trees of the forest, so is my well-beloved among the sons of men: under his shadow had I delight, and sat down: and his fruit was sweet unto my mouth.

He brought me into the wine cellar, and love was his banner over me.

Stay me with flagons, and comfort me with apples: for I am sick of love.

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Footnotes

  1. Song of Solomon 2:3 The spouse testifieth her great desire toward her husband, but her strength faileth her, and therefore she desireth to be comforted, and felt it.

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